How to Put on a Dodgeball Tournament

Dodgeball is a game played by a group of players who attempt to hit members of the opposing team by striking them with a hard, latex rubber ball. When struck, the player is immediately removed from the game. If the player instead catches the ball, the player who threw the ball is removed from the game. Dodgeball can be played in a league or tournament format. Setting up a dodgeball tournament requires getting teams to sign up, acquiring playing space and arranging for awards to be given to the players.

Instructions

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      Find out what kind of interest there is in having a dodgeball tournament. Contact local gyms and sports facilities to see if there are any players who want to compete. Create interest sign-up sheets and make them available at these facilities.

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      Arrange for a location for the tournament to take place once you have generated interest. Find a location that has enough space for the event, which will likely have several games taking place at once, Arrange for a location that also has enough room for spectators. Secure the facility and a date or dates for the tournament to take place.

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      Create a detailed listing of the rules and regulations for the tournament. Base your rules on the Official National Amateur Dodgeball Association Rule Book. Decide what kind of format you are going to have for the tournament, such as round robin or bracket. Determine how much of an entrance fee each team needs to pay to enter the tournament. The fee should be enough to cover your costs for the equipment, facility rental, refreshments, referee payments and trophy costs. Create an official sign-up sheet to have teams enter the tournament.

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      Generate buzz about the tournament by arranging for advertising, such as in local newspapers or websites. If your budget allows, you may want to consider advertising on local radio or television stations as well.

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      Verify you have enough equipment such as balls to play several games at once. Arrange to have other items like refreshments and clean towels available for the participants. Contact a printer to see about having T-shirts printed up to give to the participants, if your budget allows for it.

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      Contact a trophy maker and have awards made to be given to the winners. Contact local businesses to see if they would be interested in sponsoring the tournament to help offset some of the costs for the awards.

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      Hire referees to officiate the games. Make sure they are equipped with a copy of the rules so that they can properly enforce them. Hire additional help or get volunteers to help you run the tournament.

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      Conduct the tournament. Monitor play to make sure that everything is going smoothly. Conduct an awards ceremony at the end of the tournament.